Mercedes-Benz Trucks sparks new life into the music industry’s live future In a bold step toward to a more sustainable live music industry, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in collaboration with AEG and KB Events, played a pivotal role in helping The LIDO Festival achieve its ambition of running entirely on green energy. Massive Attack headlined the first night of the nine-day East London festival with a set that was achieved with 100% battery electric power. Power for lighting, sound and all the equipment required to put on the show for thousands of festival goers came from batteries. Published: 14 August 2025
The Mercedes-Benz Vans AdVantage Event – 15 to 20 September After the resounding success of our March event. We are bringing it back with more excitement, more offers and more reasons to visit. From 15 to 20 September Rossetts Commercials in Aldershot, Crawley, and Worthing will host the Mercedes-Benz Vans AdVantage Event, giving you exclusive opportunities to secure exceptional value on selected new vans. Published: 14 August 2025
New TruckCharge consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers free expert advice and support for customers on transition to eHGVs New TruckCharge consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers free expert advice and support for customers on transition to eHGVs. TruckCharge – a consultancy service to help customers transition to eHGVs available free of charge from experts at Mercedes-Benz Trucks. TruckCharge gives customers a single source of expertise in three key areas: strategy, infrastructure and operations. Vital EV appointed as a TruckCharge installation partner and can provide support and maintenance available 24/7, 365 days a year. Published: 23 July 2025
Mercedes-Benz Vans delivers nearly 5,000 electric vehicles to Amazon’s delivery partners Nearly 5,000 electric vans to join Amazon’s transportation network – three-quarters of which are eSprinter, a quarter are eVito panel vans. The vehicles will be delivered to five European countries in the coming months – more than 2,500 of them in Germany. Published: 15 July 2025
UK to Begin Self-Driving Taxi and Bus Trials on Roads in 2026 Self-driving taxis and buses are set to be trialled on public roads in England from spring 2026, bringing the launch forward by a full year as the Government aims to position the UK at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology. For the first time, companies will be allowed to trial small-scale autonomous public transport services, including taxi-style and bus-like vehicles, without requiring a safety driver on board. These services could be made accessible to the public through app-based bookings, paving the way for broader deployment once the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act is fully in force from the latter half of 2027. Published: 15 July 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of the Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter at Rossetts! For the past three decades, the Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter has led the large‑van market. It became the UK’s best‑selling large van in 2020, loved for its versatile layouts, multiple drive options, cutting‑edge safety features, and smooth driving experience. From the original diesel workhorse to today’s electric eSprinter with up to 271 miles range, the Sprinter has evolved alongside your business needs. Published: 14 July 2025
Drive the Change: Future-Ready Electric Vans for Your Business This September, Rossetts Commercials invites you to a month-long event designed to make the transition to electric vans simple, hands-on, and tailored to your business. Published: 08 July 2025
Government Scraps Planning Permission Requirement for EV Chargers Installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points at homes, businesses, and public locations has just become easier following a Government move to scrap planning application requirements. Published: 18 June 2025
Electric Van Licence Changes Confirmed From 10 June, new driving licence rules will come into effect, allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive electric vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes — aligning them with lighter petrol and diesel counterparts. Published: 18 June 2025